Question

Which of the following statement is correct?

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Hint:

When identifying types of pollination in plants, remember that cleistogamous flowers are self-pollinating, while chasmogamous flowers open for cross-pollination.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

- Cleistogamous flowers are those that remain closed and do not open. These flowers are always autogamous, meaning they self-pollinate. As a result, cross-pollination does not occur in cleistogamous flowers. Thus, the correct statement is option 1.
- Option 2: Xenogamy refers to cross-pollination, which can occur via various mechanisms, not just wind pollination. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.
- Option 3: Chasmogamous flowers are the opposite of cleistogamous flowers. These flowers open to facilitate pollination, so this statement is also incorrect.
- Option 4: Zostera is a genus of marine plants, and it exhibits hydrophily, meaning pollination by water. However, it does not specifically exhibit epihydrophily, as this term refers to pollination via water droplets adhering to the surface, which is not characteristic of Zostera. Thus, this statement is also incorrect.
Thus, the correct answer is option 1.